How many more days of oxygen are needed after a newborn is weaned off the ventilator?

After discontinuing the ventilator, newborns generally require oxygen support for about 7 days. The exact duration of oxygen use depends on the infant's recovery progress. Specific details are as follows:

If a newborn is unable to breathe independently after birth, non-invasive mechanical ventilation is typically used to assist breathing. As the newborn's lungs continue to develop, the ventilator can be removed after a period of treatment, followed by oxygen therapy. This helps prevent cerebral hypoxia. The required duration of oxygen therapy varies depending on the infant's recovery. If lung development is good and no adverse symptoms occur within 7 days, oxygen supplementation can usually be discontinued around day 7. However, if the condition worsens after removing the ventilator, re-initiation of ventilator support may be necessary, potentially prolonging the need for oxygen therapy.

The specific duration of ventilator and oxygen use should be determined based on the individual newborn's condition and discussed with the attending physician.